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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1964

Page

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FBI To Probe Harlem Fringe Groups Crooks Laundered Too

Harlem police hosted a party for suspects tied to shoplifting narcotics and burglaries after undercover work. Detectives Frey and Hughes posed as laundry operators to trap fences buying stolen goods from 53 people, leading to 32 arrests mostly Black suspects and a raid on 10 fences.

Robert N. Frey George J. Hughes Canal Street Frey Harry Long Joseph I. Giarrusso Hughes Giarrusso Victor H. Schiro Frank Klein Alfred Theriot

Appeals Court Upholds Race Balance Order

The New York Appellate Division unanimously upholds Education Department efforts to balance race in public schools. It affirms Commissioner Allen's order for Malverne School District to reorganize grades to achieve racial balance, reversing a lower court ruling and signaling possible patterns for other busing cases.

Albany N.Y New York State Education Deent James E. Allen Malverne Long Island Allen Court of Appeals

Viet Nam Extends Sabotage Air Operations

Saigon air force planes drop sabotage teams over North Viet Nam and train to extend combat ops. Air Commodore Nguyen Cao Ky, at Bien Hoa, says South Vietnamese jets attempt interception and that North Viet Nam has radar and strong antiaircraft. Ky says he has piloted over the north and raids continue. He cites possible Red China involvement if Hanoi is bombed and notes U S is not supplying jet fighters yet. Ky claims 30 pilots are qualified to fly jets.

Saigon South Viet Nam North Viet Nam Nguyen Cao Ky Bien Hoa Communist Radio Hanoi Vinh Thanh Hoa Haiphong Red China U.S Robert S. MoeNamara

FBI probe cites possible Communist links in New York city riots

In New York City racial violence continued, with Harlem quiet but Brooklyn looting and gunfire. Acting Mayor Screvane linked unrest to fringe groups including the Communist party, as the FBI opened inquiries on orders from President Johnson. Police fired in Brooklyn, hundreds of stores were looted, and about two dozen arrests were made while Harlem saw reduced activity.

New York FBI Brooklyn Paul R. Screvane Harlem Communist Party The Daily News Texas Richard A. Hildebrand National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Bedford-Stuyvesant Franklin and Nostrand Sumner Avenue

Sam Sheppard's Freedom at Stake Today's Hearing

Akron AP. Sam Sheppard's freedom faces a stay hearing by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after his release on habeas corpus. The panel, including Judge Lester Cecil, hears the motion to set aside the order freeing him while detailing the prior conviction for the 1954 Marilyn Sheppard murder.

Akron, Ohio Sam Sheppard 6Th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Slayer Cincinnati Sheppard U.S Appeals Court Lester L. Cecil Dayton Paul C. Weick Akron Clifford O'Sullivan Port Horton Mich Cecil U.S. District Court Carl A. Weinman Weinman Marilyn Cuyahoga County John T. Corrigan Corrigan

Senator Adcock Named To State Budget Committee

Baton Rouge AP Gov MecKeithen announces the new Legislative Budget Committee composition. Members include Lt. Gov Aycock, House Speaker Delony, Rep. Munson, Sen. Rayburn, and Sen. Adcock with Edwards Eagan Friedman Jones and several House members named from Ascension Claiborne Franklin St. Tammany Caddo Jefferson Davis St. James Orleans.

Adcock Edwin W. Edwards Crowley Frederick L. Eagan New Orleans Sylvan Friedman Natchez Jamar W. Adcock Monroe Howard Jones St. Joseph Emery L. Villar Ascension John S. Garrett Claiborne Jesse McLain St. Tammany Lantz Womack Franklin J. Bennett Johnston Jr Caddo Norman Ordeneaux Jefferson Davis Lloyd Himes St. James Anthony Vesich Jr Orleans

Denver Heat Forces Delay in Court Ruling

In Denver a 96 degree courtroom swelter prompted Dist. Judge Edward J. Keating to pause the trial. He quipped that the room felt like a Turkish bath without a towel before ordering the proceedings postponed.

Denver UPI Edward J. Keating

Monroe Eyes Overpass On DeSiard Street

Fifth District highway board member James W. Moore said Monroe has a good chance for a DeSiard Street overpass if Governor McKeithen can raise funds in a fall legislative session. The plan would extend N. 7th Street to DeSiard, bridging Illinois Central tracks, with a projected cost around 34 million dollars per Ford, Bacon & Davis estimates.

James W. Moore Fifth District Highway Board Monroe DeSiard Street John J. McKeithen Legis Moore Arsene Stewart Department of Highways Baton Rouge W. L Jack) Howard State Department N. 7Th Street Civic Center Illinois Central Railroad DeLiard N. 6Th N. 5Th Streets Ford, Bacon & Davis Highway Department Jimmie H. Davis Howard McKeithen George Parsons Arch R. Winter Mobile Ala

Viet Cong attack wipes out battalion in Vietnam battle

Saigon reports say Viet Cong destroyed 75 percent of a government battalion and captured an American sergeant after ambushing a truck convoy. At least 26 government troops were killed and 135 missing or captured. Sgt. Ben Munsey of Manchester NH watched the assault from a spotter plane as 400 guerrillas struck with speed and precision.

Saigon South Viet Nam Viet Nam Ben Munsey Manchester N.H

Woman judged by company she leaves in witty quip

A humorous line reflects a woman’s character through the company she departs. It playfully suggests social judgments hinge on associations and the impressions formed after leaving a group.

Selection of Miss Karen Carlson as Miss Arkansas

Karen Carlson of Shreveport was chosen Miss Arkansas. She is a roommate and sorority sister of Bennie Grant, daughter of Sheriff Bailey Grant of West Monroe. Carlson represented the University of Arkansas at the state beauty contest and recently visited the Twin Cities and attended Miss Louisiana pageant.

Karen Carlson Shreveport Miss Carlson Bennie Grant Sheriff Bailey Grant Slack Street West Monroe University of Arkansas Twin Cities

Retired Juror Named Honorary Louisiana Police Jury Member

A E Montgomery Sr of Monroe, a veteran public servant, is made an honorary member of the Louisiana Police Jury Association. Life certificates were presented to all former Police Jury members.

A. E. Montgomery Sr Monroe Louisiana Police Jury Association

Boots and candy flood Lida in Soviet price miscue

In Lida near the Polish border the town of 20,000 faced a glut of boots and caramels due to mismanaged deliveries. Izvestia blamed officials for unsold potatoes and cucumbers priced higher in stores than on the free market, with deputy director Kozlov nearly losing his post after ordering 1500 tons of potatoes with nowhere to store them.

Moscow UPI Lida Izvestia Kozlov

Candidate Runs For Three Offices

Daniel Miller, a former Reno teacher, is running for three offices in 1964 to avoid complicating ballot printing. He quit Reno township constable after Attorney General Harvey Dickerson said one salaried job at a time. Miller remains in Nevada assemblyman, University of Nevada regents, and Washoe County School Board races. He considered legal action but dropped out to prevent ballot delays.

Reno Nev Daniel Miller Miller Atty Harvey Dickerson Nevada Assemblyman University of Nevada Regents and Washoe County School Board Dickerson

Little Relief From Heat Seen

The persistent high pressure ridge remains, forecasting hot days with isolated thundershowers. Tuesday highs reached 95 in Monroe with 71 overnight, while Calhoun reported 99, Columbia 98, and Jonesville 97.

Mississippi Louisiana Monroe Calhoun Columbia Jonesville

Twenty More Indicted For VA Fraud In Tangipahoa Parish

A federal grand jury indicted twenty more people in Tangipahoa Parish on charges of false statements to the Veterans Administration about the VA on-the-farm training program. Total indictments in the case reach sixty two, including two former Tangipahoa Parish School Board employees. Defendants, from Hammond to Amite, allegedly claimed full-time farming while working elsewhere. bonds set at $1,000 each.

New Orleans Veterans Administration Tangipahoa Parish Tangipahoa Hammond Kentwood Walker Denham Springs Folsom Corbin Pontchatoula Baker Covington Amite

FBI Special Agent Eligibility Worldwide Almanac

The World Almanac notes federal FBI special agents must be aged 23 to 41 at appointment and hold a degree in law or accounting from an accredited college. The ruling outlines basic qualification standards for aspiring agents.

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Gas well out of control at West Cote Blanche Bay field

Bulletin reports a gas well in West Cote Blanche Bay remains blown out of control despite attempts to cap it. Other items note a delta winged spacecraft tests, Syncom 3 Olympic TV plans, a Berlin guard escape, a church burning in Pike County Mississippi, a Louisiana elector laws lawsuit, and US China talks scheduled for July 29 in Warsaw.

New Iberia, la West Cote Blanche Bay

12 JALOQUISE Windows with Polished Plate Glass

Advertisement offers 12 Jaloquise windows 28 inches wide 45 inches high with polished plate glass and extra pieces. Includes Ave FA 2-5808 contact. Promotes a low 10 day rate with cancellation privileges.

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